Rubio Says Tolls, Fees on International Waterways Violate International Law
JH Kim
Summary
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said imposing tolls and fees on international waterways is not permitted under international law.
- Rubio said no country can impose tolls or fees on international waterways, and that the principle is set out in existing international law.
- The remarks came as discussions continue over transit arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran and Oman discussing a joint management framework.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said tolls and fees for passage through international waterways are not permitted under international law.
Rubio said on June 23 that no country can impose tolls or fees on international waterways, Walter Bloomberg reported. The prohibition is already set out in existing international law, he added.
The remarks came as discussions continue over transit arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman previously said they were discussing a joint management framework for the strait, including navigation control and maritime service charges.
JH Kim
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